Nick Buenfeld

Nick Buenfeld is an Emeritus Professor and Distinguished Research Fellow at Imperial College London, Department of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on the long-term performance of concrete and concrete structures, including assessing durability, monitoring deterioration, improving repair methods, and predicting the service life of concrete structures. He is affiliated with the university through his email address n.buenfeld@imperial.ac.uk and profile page at https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/n.buenfeld.

Nick R Buenfeld is a Professor of Concrete Structures at Imperial College, specializing in the durability and corrosion of concrete structures. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of chloride-induced corrosion, the role of bound chloride in steel corrosion, and the impact of microcracking on concrete performance. He investigates factors influencing chloride binding, diffusivity, and the behavior of superabsorbent polymers for crack self-sealing. His work also explores the interfacial transition zone, microstructure, and mass transport properties of cement-based materials. Through detailed analysis of corrosion products and their penetration into concrete, he contributes to the development of more durable and sustainable concrete structures.